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If you want to take advantage of the very latest technologies, you'll need an advanced HDMI cable like the AudioQuest Chocolate. It's rated "High Speed with Ethernet," so it can carry the highest-resolution video available — all the way up to 4K at 60 frames per second. Connecting your components with AQ Chocolate is a great way to prepare your system for the most cutting-edge features available today, as well as what's on the way.

Supports 3D TV and 4K

Chocolate falls in the middle of AudioQuest's line of HDMI cables. It's made with premium materials throughout to maximize the crystal-clear picture and sound quality available from the latest high-definition digital sources. All AudioQuest HDMI cables up to 10 meters are capable of transmitting 100% of the data required for all of HDMI's current audio/video features including 1080p and 4K video, 3D video from Blu-ray, and multichannel high-resolution audio.

Silver-plated solid core conductors for better signal transfer

AudioQuest is known for their superior build quality, and their Chocolate HDMI cables are no exception. They use high-purity copper, solid-core conductors plated with a very thin layer of silver. High-frequency HDMI audio and video signals travel almost exclusively on the surface of the conductors. As the surface is made of high-purity silver, the performance is very close to that of a solid silver cable, but priced much closer to solid copper cable. It's a cost-effective way to build a very high-performance HDMI cable.

Product Highlights:

"High Speed with Ethernet" cable design

supports HDMI version 1.4 and 2.0 features at lengths up to 10 meters:

maximum bandwidth of 18Gbps

1080p and 4K video @ 60p

bi-directional Ethernet communication with compatible components

audio return channel for sending Dolby® Digital sound from an HDTV back to an A/V receiver

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Features

Solid 2.5% Silver Conductors: Solid conductors eliminate
strand-interaction distortion and reduce jitter. Solid silver-plated conductors
are excellent for very high-frequency applications, like HDMI audio and video.
These signals, being such a high frequency, travel almost exclusively on the
surface of the conductor. As the surface is made of high-purity silver, the
performance is very close to that of a solid silver cable, but priced much
closer to solid copper cable

Foamed-Polyethylene Insulation: Any solid material adjacent to a
conductor is actually part of an imperfect circuit. Wire insulation and circuit
board materials all absorb energy (loss). Some of this energy is stored and then
released as distortion. Chocolate HDMI uses air-filled Foamed-Polyethylene
Insulation because air absorbs next to no energy and Polyethylene is low-loss
and has a benign distortion profile. Thanks to all the air in Foamed-PE, it
causes much less of the out-of-focus effect common to other materials.

High Speed Data Capacity: All AudioQuest HDMI cables up to 10 meters
(32.8') meet or exceed the 10.2 Gbps maximum data rate for HDMI and are approved
High Speed cables. This means that all AudioQuest cables up to 10 meters are
capable of transmitting 100% of the data required for all of HDMI's current
audio/video features including multichannel high-resolution audio, 1080p and 4k
video, and 3D video from Blu-ray. All AQ HDMI cables will deliver 100% of the
data required for 120Hz/240Hz/600Hz displays.

Note: AudioQuest HDMI cables which are 12 meters (39.3') to 20 meters
(65.6') are Standard
Speed with support for up to 1080p (not 4k).

HDMI 2.0: All AudioQuest High Speed HDMI cables (up to 10 meters) are
capable of transmitting 18 Gbps signals, including 4K@60p and 4K 3D, when used
with HDMI 2.0 electronics.

ARC & Ethernet Enabled: AQ's HDMI cable supports ARC (Audio Return
Channel) which allows an HDMI-connected TV with a
built-in tuner to send audio data "upstream" to a surround audio system,
eliminating the need for a separate audio cable. The AQ HDMI cable also adds
high-speed networking to it HDMI link, allowing you to take full advantage of
your IP-enabled devices without a
separate Ethernet cable.

Directionality:All AQ HDMI cables are
directional. The correct direction is determined by listening to every batch of
metal conductors used in every AudioQuest HDMI cable. All signal conductors
controlled for digital-audio direction in AudioQuest HDMI cables, and care is
even taken to run the conductors used in the Audio Return Channel in the
opposite direction to ensure the best performance for that application. Arrows
are clearly marked on the connectors to ensure superior sound quality.

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Not worth the money

This cable was such a waste of money. It was recommended by a few guys at the "local" electronics store when I bought my $2k Samsung 4K tv so I gave it a shot and there was no difference at all between this and the monster high speed cable I already had. If it just makes you feel better knowing you paid more than go for it, but if you are looking for mind blowing changes don't waste your time or money.

Choclate AudioQuest Made A Difference

Written By Paul L., Poughkeepsie, N.Y. on Friday, December 14, 2012

I read many articles on the web that said "expensive HDMI cables were a waste of money, after all it is just 0's and 1's". I decided against premium HDMI cables, all those reviews couldn't be wrong? I had just bought a Panasonic 55 inch TC-P55VT50 and paired it with the top of the line OPPO Blu Ray Player. I was talking to an advisor from another high end retailer and he suggested I upgrade the HDMI cables to chocolate because I had purchsed both a high end Plasma TV and Blu Ray player and he was confident I would benefit from the cable upgrade. I was skeptical. I had bought my HDMI cables from Crutchfield and knew I could try the upgraded cables and if I didn't see an improvement I could return them. I was using the HDMI cable provided with the OPPO player. I noticed that the audio/video was not perfictly synced especially noticable on music videos. Once I hooked up the Choclate HDMI cables I immediately noticed the video and audio was now synced. For the first time I didn't have to adjust the lip sync feature on the amp. Picture quality improved. The colors were not as over saturated and the overall picture was sharper. My friends said it was the placebo effect (gimme a break) but you can't argue with the video audio sync. I spoke to an advisor, he said the better the equipment the greater the value of premium cables. I was so impressed I ordered a cable for my Apple TV. I suggest you try it for youself, you can always return them. After trying them, I'm a believer.

Best HDMI CABLE

Originally I purchased a $30.00 HDMI Cable for my new Sony Bravia TV it worked but I felt as though I could get a better picture if I spent more money and got a better cable. I contacted Crutchfield my go to source for all Audio/Video questions and purchases and they recommended Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cable. I was a little hesitant to spend that much and decided to wait. Still not happy with the picture on my tv. I went online and ordered the Audioquest Chocolate HDMI Cable. I received it in just a few days and let me say that it made such a difference in the picture on my tv the difference was night and day. I am so glad I listened to Crutchfield and purchased this cable. Not sorry I spent the money. It was worth every penny spent.

HDMI Cable Delivery

I selected the cable from other sources for recommended use with a new HD TV
It performed as flawlessly.
The purchase price, informational processing and expedient delivery from
Crutchfield was outstanding.
I have no complaints.